Juneau Mediation Center – Juneau, AK

Expert Dispute Resolution and Mediation

The Juneau Mediation Center offers a constructive alternative to traditional litigation, serving individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Alaska. Led by Stephen F. Sorensen, an experienced attorney and certified arbitrator, the center specializes in helping parties resolve conflicts efficiently and privately. Located in the Mendenhall Valley, the center provides a neutral ground where disputes can be settled without the high costs and adversarial nature of the courtroom. Mr. Sorensen brings over 30 years of legal experience to the table, utilizing an interest-based approach to mediation that focuses on finding common ground and practical solutions.

Solving Employment and Family Conflicts

While the center handles a wide variety of disputes, it has particular expertise in Labor and Employment Law and Family Law. Mr. Sorensen’s background as a labor negotiator and hearing officer makes him uniquely qualified to handle complex workplace grievances, collective bargaining issues, and wrongful termination claims. In the realm of family law, the center helps separating couples navigate divorce and custody arrangements in a way that minimizes emotional trauma. Services include:

• Labor Mediation: Facilitating dialogues between management and unions to resolve grievances and contract disputes.
• Family Mediation: helping families reach amicable agreements regarding divorce, property division, and parenting plans.
• Arbitration: Providing binding decisions for disputes as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.
• Preventive Law: Counseling clients on how to avoid future legal conflicts through proactive problem-solving.

A Negotiator, Not Just a Litigator

Stephen Sorensen operates on the philosophy that legal representation should encompass counseling and prevention. He views himself more as a negotiator than a litigator, believing that the best outcomes are often those that the parties craft themselves. His credentials include training from the American Arbitration Association and service as an administrative hearing officer for the State of Alaska. This depth of experience allows the Juneau Mediation Center to handle even the most contentious disputes with professionalism and neutrality. If you are looking for a way to resolve a conflict that preserves relationships and saves resources, the Juneau Mediation Center is your premier resource.

Our goal is to assist clients in identifying issues, understanding interests, and creating options to reach an agreement without coercion.

Convenient Valley Location

The center is located at 6903 Sunny Dr in the quiet residential-commercial mix of the Mendenhall Valley. This location offers a discreet and relaxed atmosphere, away from the hustle of downtown, which can be conducive to the mediation process. Clients can expect a confidential setting where they can speak freely and work towards a resolution.